9 years ago

WhatsApp joins terrorism row by switching encryption on for its billion users

WhatsApp has announced a major plan to keep your conversations protected. This will will lock out cybercriminals, hackers, ‘oppressive regimes,’ and even WhatsApp officials to keep your data private, the blog says. According to a recent WhatsApp Blog post, end-to-end encryption will lock out cybercriminals, hackers, ‘oppressive regimes,’ and even WhatsApp officials to keep your data private. ‘Fortunately, end-to-end encryption protects us from these vulnerabilities.’ The move follows the recent battle between Apple CEO Tim Cook and the FBI over the encrypted iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino terrorists. The move follows the recent battle between Apple CEO Tim Cook and the FBI over the encrypted iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino terrorists.

Daily Mail

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